Candy Striper Program

Candy Striper volunteers of 2023
Group of Junior Candy Striper volunteers 

2025 Candy Striper Program

Our goal is to provide positive, energetic students of ages 14 to 18, who are possibly interested in health care or other real world experience, with an environment and an opportunity to learn, help others, build friendships, and give back. The program takes place in the summer and provides students an opportunity to use their time off from school to support MUSC departments that could use an extra sets of hands. Please be sure to take a look at the program overview and requirements as we are implementing some changes this year. Note that due to the volume of applications we receive, and the specific requirements of the program, we are unable to place every applicant.

Application Requirements

Acceptance into the program is contingent upon the below:

  • Must be at least 14 years old by the date of orientation
  • Must complete online application when available during application window dates. See respective location options below.
  • Must perform group interview in-person
  • Must complete health screening and be approved by MUSC Employee Health Services
    • Immunization records (2 MMR, 2 Varicella, Tdap, and Hep B) will be reviewed at screening
  • Must provide a letter of recommendation which can be from a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, leader of applicable student organization, etc.

Our program is available throughout the MUSC Health system of South Carolina.